Job Title: Webmaster / Jr. Web Developer

Job Description:

OASIS has an opportunity for a webmaster / junior web developer to join the Technology Services team at OASIS in our headquarters in Billerica, MA, USA. Working with a Sr. Web Developer, and a System Administrator, you will report to the Manager of Technology Services.

The job responsibilities include performing all day-to-day maintenance activities on OASIS managed web sites (oasis-open.org, xml.org, etc.) including developing new web pages, updating data and document links, posting press releases, news items and other duties as required. Attention to detail is a must while working on fast turn-around for multiple websites. With limited frequency, the duties also include developing new graphics by processing photographs and artwork using software like the GIMP.

Job Duties include:

• Daily website content edits backed by version control
• XML.org news updates/RSS feeds, news, press releases
• Development of new web pages as needed
• Administration of web content systems such as Drupal
• Brainstorming and problem-solving of user requests for structures, layout and troubleshooting
• Incident response
• Customer service

Job Requirements: Knowledge and Previous Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience developing web sites is required on the LAMP platform.
• Must have a solid grasp of (hand-coded) HTML using advanced editing tools such as Quanta and KDiff3.
• Must use CSS for presentation, produce standards-compliant XHTML and understand advanced CSS techniques (box-model hack, tabs, floats).
• Thorough knowledge of browser/platform compatibility including text browsers.
• Understanding of back-end server processing (PHP, SSI) in generating HTML output.
• Experience with desktop office applications such as OpenOffice.
• Experience using Linux on the desktop.
• Ability to construct layout, organization and navigation of content and web applications.
• Experience with website production processes, including Quality Assurance and Link testing.
• Strong written, spelling and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing technical/internal wiki documentation for code and procedures
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to raise issues/concerns a must
• Strong initiative, excellent work ethic and a desire to learn and succeed
• Must be organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented and able to thrive in a team environment

Desirable Skills or Experience:

• Familiarity with Internet Standards
• Experience working within member organizations
• Knowledge of JavaScript, DHTML, DOM, PHP, Python, and MySQL is desired.
• Experience with XML, XML Schema and XSLT.
• Experience with Open Source software and content management systems such as Drupal, and Zope is highly desirable.
• Experience with wiki systems and syntax especially Mediawiki and MoinMoin
• Experience using and administering blogging and/or forum software
• Experience with IRC, chat software, virtual collaboration systems.
• Experience with RSS / Atom feeds
• Experience with techniques for creating mock-ups or prototypes.
• Experience with technical writing and/or HTMLHelp for end-users
• Experience with Source Control (Subversion, or CVS)
• Experience with Internationalization and Localization of web content
• Experience with website statistical reporting software like AWStats and/or Webalizer
• Creativity and experience with design tools like the GIMP, Blender, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator for bitmapped and vector graphics creation, manipulation, optimization desired
• Experience with Print media
• Experience with Webinars - editing audio

Status: Full Time Employee
Benefits: Yes
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Job Location: Billerica, MA. USA

Please send cover letter and resume tojr-developer@oasis-open.org. No phone calls please.